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Hunt continues for man wanted in connection with strangulation, voyeurism and assault
Kristian Hill has links to Lancaster, Morecambe and Chorley
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is back in Blackpool and promising to protect shop workers as by-election looms
Sir Keir Starmer addressed the Usdaw conference at the Winter Gardens
Horse riding centre says it will have to 'close doors for good' amid wind farm plans
The centre has been open for more than 40 years, but Chris Pollit says they will be forced to shut down in order to protect the horses
Lancashire is a lucky place to live for the People's Postcode Lottery, figures show
The Postcode Lottery launched in the UK in 2005.
Doctor admits pregnant mum who died after series of failed tests 'was let down'
Laura Barnes was 'chronically under-coagulated' with medicine to prevent further blood clots when she died at 32 weeks
'Huge increase' in toilet blockages and floods at Preston and Chorley hospitals leaves facilities out of action - and the problems are completely avoidable
Patients and visitors at the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble hospitals are being urged not to flush wet wipes, nappies or personal hygiene products down the public toilets at the two sites - after more than 1,000 blockages were caused by the practice in the space of just six months.
Cadent set to invest £80m in upgrading the North West's gas mains in 2024
The length of mains being tackled is the same straight-line distance as Liverpool to Aberdeen. It is also the same length as around 4,000 football pitches, and the same height as more than 2,600 Blackpool Towers.
Police hunt man, 21, wanted in connection with robbery
Alfie McIntosh, 21, from Carlisle is wanted in connection with a reported robbery
Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd is set to open the new Blackpool Holiday Inn
The actor who has played David Platt in the ITV soap for 24 years will be opening the brand new four star Holiday Inn in Blackpool tomorrow.
'I'm 62 and my husband is 25 - I have to take my teeth out to eat but he loves me'
Cheryl McGregor and Quran McCain consistently prove the haters wrong by continuing to show just how much they love each other
DWP can pay up to £5,600 a year for anyone with these 10 common conditions
Arthritis, dementia, heart disease and back pain are among the conditions that could qualify for extra help from the DWP
Tory politicians left red-faced after telling residents to vote on wrong day
The promotional material was posted through letter boxes in the Blackburn and Darwen area ahead of the local elections on May 2
'I don't remember these being taken!' 21 old school blast from the past retro pics of 1990s Preston teachers
What better way to cast your mind back to you school days than by taking a trip back in time to pay homage to some of Preston’s educators from a different generation.
25 of the worst roads for potholes in Lancashire - including roads in Preston and Leyland
Tired of potholes on the roads? These Lancashire streets are notorious for bumpy rides.
New £190 charge warning as millions of drivers 'no longer exempt'
"Any current EV driver, or motorist who is planning on purchasing a zero-emissions vehicle must ensure they are aware of the upcoming additional charges they will face"
Husband's heartbreak after wife dies falling from M6 bridge near Preston
A heartbroken husband has been “overwhelmed with grief” after his wife tragically died falling from an M6 bridge near Preston.
Thug who bit man's ear off during 'sickening' attack on Bolton Road in Darwen jailed
The victim was left fighting for his life following the attack.
Vicious thug's chilling threat to victim if he spoke out after brutal attack
Terrence Kenny fractured the man's eye socket after punching the side of the head and then reigning down further blows after knocking him to the floor
Thug jailed for street attack outside Salvation Army in Blackburn which left victim with fractured eye socket
Kenny, 30, punched the man on the side of the head, knocking him to the floor, then reigned further blows on him.
Skelmersdale Aldi reopening date confirmed as fresh look provides new jobs
The store on Southway is reopening on Thursday, May 2, and the refurbishment has created 'additional jobs'